Sailing towards a brighter future, one wave at a time.
Who We Are
Neptune Sailing is a charity-based sailing and powerboat training centre located on the River Orwell at Woolverstone, near Ipswich. With a large fleet of vessels, we offer a range of training and assessment services for both young people and adults. Our mission is to provide high-quality tuition, based on the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) national schemes.
Our Services
As a Recognised Training Centre for the RYA, we offer a variety of courses and training programs for individuals and groups. Our courses cater to all levels of experience, from beginners to advanced sailors and powerboaters. Our instructors are all RYA qualified and experienced in teaching sailing and powerboating skills.
Our courses include:
- Junior Courses: Designed for young people aged 10 years and above, our junior courses focus on developing basic sailing skills, from beginner stage 1 to advanced skills stage 4.
- Adult Courses: Our adult courses cater to individuals and groups, covering RYA sailing schemes to level 3 and powerboat level 1 and 2, as well as safety boat training.
- Powerboat Courses: Our powerboat courses cover RYA powerboat level 1 and 2, as well as safety boat training.
Youth Groups
We also offer a range of youth groups for young people aged 10 years and above. Our groups are designed to cater to beginners, improvers, and advanced sailors, and are open to all young people.
Opportunities
We are always looking for passionate individuals to join our team of instructors and volunteers. If you have a passion for sailing and powerboating, we'd love to hear from you. Opportunities exist for experienced sailors and powerboaters to take on small roles or assist with running our youth groups.
History
Neptune Sailing has been working independently, delivering quality water sports experiences, for the last six seasons. We have charitable status and are registered as a company limited by guarantee.
Partnerships
We have strong links with local schools, the Scouts, and Otley College, as well as partnerships with the Royal Harwich Yacht Club and Woolverstone Project.
Location
We are located on the water-front between the Royal Harwich Yacht Club and Woolverstone Marina, with access to the river and plenty of parking available. If you need help finding us, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Overall Experience
The reviewers had an overwhelmingly positive experience with Neptune Sailing, a company that offers powerboat courses.
Teachers and Instructors
Rob, an instructor at Neptune Sailing, was praised by both reviewers for being knowledgeable, friendly, and a great teacher. Tomas Zhang mentioned that both instructors were super friendly, patient, and informative.
Setting and Equipment
The setting was described as great, with nice equipment available for use. Tomas Zhang mentioned that the course included lots of practical and theory content.
Value for Money
Tomas Zhang noted that the price of the course was a fraction of what other companies were charging.
